Principles, party, power or politics?
The student movement’s ability to inspire people to stand up to a vicious oppressor was truly remarkable.
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The irresponsible remarks of our responsible persons
History and ordinary people in general will remember very well what happened over the last week or so.
3m ago
What options are left for us to fight unbridled corruption?
Unfortunately, all the mechanisms meant to address corruption seem to have been weakened, if not completely destroyed, one after another in recent decades.
3m ago
We need humility, not hubris, to turn the economy around
While a privileged minority, sitting in their high castles, continue to enjoy a larger and larger share of the fruits of “development,” it is becoming obvious that the vast majority are increasingly struggling.
4m ago
The many immoralities behind the scheme
Bangladesh truly is unique in the sense that its government keeps granting individuals the opportunity to whiten black money, despite its questionable record of success. An amount of Tk 78 crore was whitened in the 1977-78 budget, Tk 850 crore during 1987-90, Tk 1,000 crore during 2000-01, Tk 4,403 crore during 2005-06, Tk 9,683 crore during 2007-08, Tk 1,213 crore during 2009-10, and Tk 20,600 crore in 2020-21.
4m ago
The many immoralities behind the govt’s black money whitening scheme
What message is the government trying to send with its black money whitening facility?
4m ago
Fear and loathing surrounding India’s election
After the first phase of voting, Modi seems to have changed his campaign strategy, focusing more on firing up BJP's Hindu base.
5m ago
Where do the weapons for the Gaza genocide come from?
On May 7, Israeli newspaper Haaretz ran a news report on its website, titled “US Slow-rolling Weapons Sale to Israel, Sparking Questions of Policy Shift.”
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April 2, 2024
Moscow terror attack and its aftermath
Putin has been widely credited for bringing security and some semblance of order to Russia after the turbulent decade that followed the collapse of the USSR, however, this attack may shatter some of that confidence.
March 19, 2024
CAA and its effects on Indian secularism and regional stability
The Act, clearly, is a step in the wrong direction.
March 3, 2024
'High dependence on imported fossil fuels bringing trouble'
"The high dependence on imported fossil fuels has significantly impacted our energy system."
February 27, 2024
Roadmap for banking reforms: Old wine in a new bottle?
In February 2019, the central bank lowered the timeframe to three years from five years. And what has that achieved?
February 15, 2024
On the road to the trillionaire’s club
Today, Bangladesh boasts an impressive GDP size of $455.2 billion, estimated to be the 33rd biggest economy in the world in nominal terms, and is ranked 25th in the world in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP).
January 21, 2024
What haunts us at night
People really are struggling beyond any comprehension to get by—at least for you and me.
January 10, 2024
‘It is obvious that there will be no effective parliamentary opposition’
Advocate Sultana Kamal speaks with Eresh Omar Jamal of The Daily Star about Bangladesh’s 12th parliamentary election and its ramifications for the country’s political and governance landscapes.
January 8, 2024
The election is not the endgame
“What’s the point of this election?” Its winner has already been predetermined.
December 31, 2023
Explaining the potential exodus of funds from Bangladesh
The mismatch highlighted by the IMF could indicate that capital flight in FY23 has increased even more.
December 24, 2023
How do we describe the upcoming election?
With the national election still two weeks away, many national and international observers have already termed it as a farce or “staged election.”
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